No. 1,296 in French
drogue
The French word "drogue" means "drug" in English.
In a sentence
La drogue est dangereuse pour la santé.
Drugs are dangerous for health.
The word 'drogue' here is used in a general sense to refer to drugs or narcotics, implying substances that negatively affect health.
La lutte contre la drogue est une priorité pour le gouvernement.
The fight against drugs is a priority for the government.
In this context, 'drogue' denotes illegal substances that the government aims to combat through policies.
Une dépendance à la drogue peut détruire une vie.
A drug addiction can destroy a life.
Here, 'drogue' specifies substances that can cause addiction, emphasizing their serious personal and social consequences.
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